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What should a complete and effective summary of "A Modest Proposal" include? Select three options.

a paraphrase of the main ideas in “A Modest Proposal”
details about Swift’s personal life and career as a writer
an explanation of the meaning and purpose of the satire
the writer’s opinion about Swift’s essay and political beliefs
some quotations that serve as evidence of Swift’s ideas

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Correct choices:
- a paraphrase of the main ideas in “A Modest Proposal”
- an explanation of the meaning and purpose of the satire
- some quotations that serve as evidence of Swift’s ideas

Why: A complete summary restates the essay’s main points in your own words, explains what Swift is actually satirizing and why, and can include brief quotations to support your summary claims. Details about Swift’s life or the writer’s personal opinion are background or analysis, not essential elements of an effective summary.